Episode 38 - Alyssa Cook

How do you climb the podium at a 100-miler, win a 12-hour endurance challenge, and balance it all with the chaotic energy of raising a fiercely athletic toddler? In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa Cook, known to the running community as @adventureswithfyn on Instagram. Alyssa has been absolute fire on the trails recently, and she joins us to pull back the curtain on her incredible string of racing successes. We break down her dominant victory at the Cacapon 12-Hour Challenge, her stellar 3rd-place podium finish at the grueling C&O Canal 100, and her deep, gritty run at the More Miles Last One Standing Backyard Ultra. But beyond the medals and miles, Alyssa opens up about her most demanding—and rewarding—role yet: being a mom to a very active 4-year-old. Alyssa shares her real-world secrets for balancing peak ultra training blocks with family life, making this a must-listen for every parent trying to find harmony between the trails and the living room. And if you want to hear the one song Alyssa would play on repeat if she could only choose one song - Life Goes On - Oliver Tree   Support the Podcast: If Alyssa's story inspired you to balance your own busy schedule and chase your goals, please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!